Can I Get This $300 Old Suzuki Motorcycle Running?

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  • čas přidán 2. 11. 2023
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  • @lennysalvo6734
    @lennysalvo6734 Před 7 měsíci +660

    Honestly, introducing Craig to the world may be the best thing Sean ever did for us.

    • @iwantmyvanback
      @iwantmyvanback Před 7 měsíci +26

      Agreed! Tavarish brought us Jared, and Sean brought us Craig. It's really encouraging to see the mechanically inclined people come into their calling.

    • @wesleyedwards2764
      @wesleyedwards2764 Před 7 měsíci +13

      Yep-ish. I think Sean is pretty creative. I do find people who make a middle man position for themselves doing something anybody else could do, annoying. His used bike business did not impress me.
      Greg is a kindred spirit, yo! OMG, Sean with a wrench in his hand is an emergency.

    • @wesleyedwards2764
      @wesleyedwards2764 Před 6 měsíci +6

      @@DoctorKamino It was very weird how he left Pennsylvania for Tennessee and was batching* about politics. He should have kept that to himself. IDK, but most folks don't just uproot their business and leave their workers in a lurch.
      I still like Sean. I think he 's creative with YT and a decent person. It seems like he has taken time to help build The Bearded Mechanic channel. I like his voice overs and passion for motorcycles.
      I was disappointed when YN parted ways with Spite. Yami does too many "beginner bike" videos, and his channel was better with Spite. It seemed like there was bad blood there.

    • @Deppie_____
      @Deppie_____ Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@DoctorKamino you're talking about James. He's the boss I think. That's why he never played on the low car side. He just wanted to tinker with the expensive parts and since he is the boss, nobody could say no to him. Even though it would be more interesting to switch sides and teammates every now and then

    • @DoctorKamino
      @DoctorKamino Před 6 měsíci

      Sean definitely likes to push his views on people. Notice how while both Craig and Sean are church-going christians, Craig has not ONCE yet done a "verse of the day"?@@wesleyedwards2764

  • @ronphillips3204
    @ronphillips3204 Před 6 měsíci +66

    When I was a teen I delivered pizza to a military guy who didn't have the money for his pizza. He traded me a 1978 Gs1000 that didn't run for a pizza. It was left outside for a whole year while he was deployed. The only problem was the kill switch was corroded. I rode that bike all over the place until I was run over by an ambulance while sitting in traffic. This all happened back in 1987. Thank you for bringing this bike back from the brink!

    • @DarkElfDiva
      @DarkElfDiva Před 2 měsíci +9

      Kind of ironic, getting run over by an ambulance.

    • @ianhill4585
      @ianhill4585 Před 2 měsíci +2

      And kinda fortuitous , if you're gonna be injured by a vehicle!? That's the optimal one.😅

    • @theothertonydutch
      @theothertonydutch Před měsícem +2

      I was born in 1987. That bike reincarnated as me. Hi.

    • @harrysweeten9417
      @harrysweeten9417 Před měsícem

      Did they charge you for a ride in the ambulance?

    • @jaapaap123
      @jaapaap123 Před 29 dny

      @@DarkElfDiva Reminds me of Wacken Open Air 2005. (or 2006, I forgot)
      Some drunken idiot falls over in front of an ambulance, gets killed.

  • @peter7624
    @peter7624 Před 6 měsíci +5

    The first bike I ever got running was a friends seized Puch scooter, in the late sixties. I was moving the piston up and down and eventually got it free in the bore using a lump hammer and a block of wood and plenty of penetrating oil just as my friends rather pompous brother walked past. He commented in a really snooty vioice "You'll never get that to work! " Needless to say 2 days later it was on the road and running really well. Since then I've always done my own repairs etc, including a number of 4cylinder rebuilds and they've always ran well. Such satisfaction when his brother saw it running and immediately walked away without commenting! It's immensely satisfying doing it yourself! Great video, thanks!

    • @RonaldDaub-xi5jz
      @RonaldDaub-xi5jz Před měsícem

      I love all old Puch s moped my favorite I have had many

  • @krismerchant4982
    @krismerchant4982 Před 2 měsíci +24

    I’m officially addicted to these videos. I love the banter back-and-forth. I can’t fix anything mechanical or electrical. Seeing how you walk through. The process of troubleshooting is so much fun. And then when you finally have everything working, the celebrations are awesome.

    • @RonaldDaub-xi5jz
      @RonaldDaub-xi5jz Před měsícem +1

      I've been doing it all my life he knows what he's doing and it is a hobby / I'm not going to let this thing whip me thing
      It's good to see there are some younger guys doing this but there are a couple out there that are hacks this dude's good

  • @JerethConnell
    @JerethConnell Před 7 měsíci +207

    This guy is a wizard when it comes to fixing motorcycles!

    • @karlvanboxel561
      @karlvanboxel561 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Apparently the roller brg bottom end on these was that robust that Suzuki used it in the 1000 gs as well I had the gsx 1100 great torquey engine

    • @timsten
      @timsten Před 7 měsíci +7

      No, WD40 did the job ;)

    • @a_gill242
      @a_gill242 Před 7 měsíci +4

      That beard isn’t for nothin

    • @Boga217
      @Boga217 Před 7 měsíci +4

      It really isn't difficult, fuel, air, spark. The older the engine the easier it is to figure out which isn't happening. Anybody with basic common sense can do what he does.

    • @haxan6663
      @haxan6663 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Love the old GS models. Owned the 550 and the 850, both customised.

  • @stephenr6427
    @stephenr6427 Před 7 měsíci +170

    Would be good to see a long term full restoration

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Deffo.

    • @mrshaneyt4356
      @mrshaneyt4356 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Totally agree .

    • @veiledallegory
      @veiledallegory Před 7 měsíci +8

      Restoration, restoration, restoration!!!

    • @daniellandry9366
      @daniellandry9366 Před 6 měsíci +7

      i want a collab with Ari from Revzilla. Craigs humor and charisma mixed with Ari's attention to detail and thoroughness would be EPIC

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 Před 6 měsíci

      @@daniellandry9366 , great name, Revzilla. Have to have a look. 👍

  • @austinwuest2555
    @austinwuest2555 Před 7 měsíci +101

    Craig, not sure if youll see this or not, but watching you pull these scrapped UJM’s has really inspired me to do the same. Ive fixed and rebuilt a handful of these style bikes and i NEVER get tired of watching you do the same. These 80’s era bikes have shaped the way the modern motorcycle market is today and they deserve to stick around!

    • @JoeVinson
      @JoeVinson Před 6 měsíci +8

      I would love to have an older bike. Actually, RD400 is a dream bike of mine. Not just for the speed, I really like that bike.

  • @TailSpinRCSpain
    @TailSpinRCSpain Před 7 měsíci +16

    I owned a 1981 GS850G from almost new (1300 miles on the clock), rode it every day to work and weekend trips for 4 years, never let me down.

    • @michaelb.42112
      @michaelb.42112 Před 2 měsíci

      So cool !!! Congrats on that and you have good taste.

    • @jfv65
      @jfv65 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ah yeah, the one with the shaft drive. Nice.

    • @stephenc8956
      @stephenc8956 Před měsícem

      Great bikes

    • @RonaldDaub-xi5jz
      @RonaldDaub-xi5jz Před měsícem

      ​@@jfv65I do remember the newly o-ring chains on these bikes making a lot of noise

  • @2coolwheels139
    @2coolwheels139 Před 7 měsíci +27

    I talked to a drag racer running a Suzuki at a local drag strip. He said the reason so many prefer these engines is because the bottom end is nearly indestructible. Others (Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda) don't hold up nearly as well under high horsepower. He then went on to win his class, LOL!

    • @soggybottom3463
      @soggybottom3463 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Jogging the old grey cells, I think Suzuki used two stroke big and small ends on some of their first four strokes...hence the longevity 👍👍

    • @gtemnykh
      @gtemnykh Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@soggybottom3463yeah they used roller cranks and therefor got away with using very low pressure oil pumps. The high hp drag bikes typically had their cranks welded together for added strength (rather than just being pressed together)

    • @RonaldDaub-xi5jz
      @RonaldDaub-xi5jz Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for the story that gives me even more satisfaction of being one of the first persons in this area to have worked as a Suzuki shop that year it was a good year I gave 1750 invoice for my brand new one that year.

    • @RonaldDaub-xi5jz
      @RonaldDaub-xi5jz Před měsícem

      ​@@soggybottom3463yes the bottom end was ball bearing

    • @RonaldDaub-xi5jz
      @RonaldDaub-xi5jz Před měsícem

      ​@@gtemnykhexactly they would run at about 5:00 PSI which was normal

  • @arby_vlogs
    @arby_vlogs Před 7 měsíci +103

    In the 30 odd minutes that I watched this video, the number of likes went from like 15 to 409. Amazing. You seem to have had a lot of fun getting this running. I had fun watching you!

    • @honda200twinstar3
      @honda200twinstar3 Před 7 měsíci +4

      ya i saw that to ..i thought my eyes were playing tricks on me lol😄

    • @tonyxxx9463
      @tonyxxx9463 Před 7 měsíci

      Since I started it went from 1K to 7.7K, that's insane but not surprising and well deserved 👍🏼

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Craig and Dan are the dream team. Dan is the PERFECT straight man, a term used in comedy from Abbott and Costello in the 1930's, or so ? The straight man is the guy who works off the comedian to give it perspective to the viewer. Craig is a genius.

  • @nicholasmcintyre4166
    @nicholasmcintyre4166 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Ever since you started your channel and started saving old bikes iv been wanting to do the same. So I got a 1978 kawasaki kl250 for 400$. I'll be spending the winter fixing it up in my apartment. Just got it home last night and it's comeing completely apart. Going to clean all the rust and re paint everything. Engine has some mis matched bolts and a stripped oil drain. Good thing I'm a machinist. Will be repairing the drain hole and getting all new stainless hardware. So far iv been extreme lucky. It has all the compression and makes spark. The gas tank doesn't leak and is only a little rusty, the tires are in good shape with no dry rot. All it really needs is the front forks need rebuilding. Found a seal kit online. I have high hopes for this little kl250. Thanks for the inspiration Craig!

  • @daveallen8824
    @daveallen8824 Před 7 měsíci +43

    Great engines - I had a 550, then an 850G and they are all but bulletproof. My 850 carried my son from Socal to Durango, up the 1000000 Dollar highway, back thru utah and home as recently as 2006 - still got her.

    • @jack-1955
      @jack-1955 Před 7 měsíci +5

      I had a 550 as well. 1975.. 3 cylinder 2 stroke. Got hot pretty fast in the Summer and would ping and knock like crazy. SOB to tune too, 3 separate sets of points.. one for each cylinder. Even the dealership had a hard time with it lol.

    • @gtemnykh
      @gtemnykh Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@jack-1955I suspect he was talking about a GS550 the four stroke model related to the larger 750 in this video

    • @Ian-bq7gp
      @Ian-bq7gp Před 3 měsíci

      They got roller bearing cranks. He is right they could have nitrous injection, turbocharged etc and as long as the oil was kept up and not drop it wouldnt go bang even if you neglected oil filter and oil changes on time.

    • @frankfisher99
      @frankfisher99 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I snapped the shaft on my gs850, wheelying it, and eventually holed a piston as a result a split inlet rubber. But it was a great bike. Put mega miles on it all over europe

    • @RonaldDaub-xi5jz
      @RonaldDaub-xi5jz Před měsícem

      The little 550 is scary I still have a engine for one of those outside good compression I need to make a manifold and put like a single or a double carburetor on it

  • @bigdaddybruce1
    @bigdaddybruce1 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Sir, I've been doing this same thing for about 40 years, and I must say it's an absolute joy watching someone else get just as excited about resurrecting old "junk" that I do. And here I thought there was was something wrong with me 😆. Keep putting out the great content, and I'll keep watching. Keep the shiny side up.

  • @tylercarlson1659
    @tylercarlson1659 Před 6 měsíci +25

    Craig really is the kind of friend we all need to have. He seems to make the best of situations and also has an expanse of knowledge

  • @ir8d8rads
    @ir8d8rads Před 5 měsíci +9

    My motorcycle guru taught me I should replace all the brass in every carb I take apart first thing. Only with OEM brass from the carb manufacturer. Mikuni brass in Mikunis, Kehin in Keihin, PWK in PWK etc... Jets, pilots, needles, emulsion tubes, and inlet needle and seat (Not Keyster kits!). The money it costs is worth not having to take them apart again and again, and you never know what monkey has been reaming the jets with whatever pointy thing was handy. You can spend half a day chasing a jetting issue because somebody was too lazy to get the right number and jammed a torch tip cleaner through them, or bought cheap kits with bogus needles and no numbers on them. Savages... I'd like to see more 2-stroke street bikes if you can find some. Love the channel! Excellent content!!

  • @trailtrashgarage
    @trailtrashgarage Před 7 měsíci +13

    I use mothers metal polish on a Q tip chucked up in a drill to really clean those needle seats. Works everytime.

  • @duff8402
    @duff8402 Před 7 měsíci +10

    I've always wished there were a Vice Grip Garage of the motorcycle world. You are fulfilling that wish, sir!

    • @tywebbgolfenthusiast8950
      @tywebbgolfenthusiast8950 Před 7 měsíci +2

      You Bleep-Blooped down below.

    • @gtemnykh
      @gtemnykh Před 5 měsíci

      This is much better. A lot less annoying corny “folksy” jokes and words

  • @Ian-bq7gp
    @Ian-bq7gp Před 3 měsíci +5

    These are one of the strongest, most reliable, best bikes ive ever rode. Built llike tanks to last, i thrashed one around Adelaide then went to melbourne sidnet , Dubbo, blue mountains and 4 months riding it around. Great bikes. I loved the points carbs and simplicity of them.

  • @richardwhitehead4684
    @richardwhitehead4684 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I rode one of these circa 1980. Back when I was still riding British twins and RD350’s. It was a revelation. They were genuinely quick and handled really well. Those direct slide carbs were the secret sauce, imo.

  • @michaelbrown5495
    @michaelbrown5495 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Mechanics like Craig can make tons of money for themselves and any shop owners smart enough to hire him and let him do his thing YOU 🥊 ROCK CRAIG

  • @readesiun988
    @readesiun988 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I bought one of these in 1976, after running a GT 750 and the handling was superb in comparison a couple of years later traded up to a GS 1000, lovely machine, would not take much to get that bike pristine, amazing that you picked it up for $300

  • @kevindblew6822
    @kevindblew6822 Před 6 měsíci +2

    13:44 That exuberance! It’s like a resurrection moment. Craig is a very competent mechanic and yet that primal expulsion of joy from his lungs is when the spark of expectancy combusts into monoxide-laced reality! 🔥 ❤🎉

  • @Ready72000
    @Ready72000 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I love the era of UJMs. Great upright riding position. These still look modern to me. If I had a larger garage I would collect them!

  • @cb175s
    @cb175s Před 7 měsíci +3

    Some of us viewers need to send you any new old stock parts we can. Also batteries and spark plugs. 👌
    Great video
    I love watching you bring old bikesback to life
    Awesomeness
    Thank you

  • @lotus64ftw
    @lotus64ftw Před 7 měsíci +3

    It’s nice seeing a GS750. I got my own ‘79 GS750L not too long ago and I love it

  • @Scott-rr7dy
    @Scott-rr7dy Před 6 měsíci +2

    I bought one in a box .nothing on the frame , put the whole bike back together in 8 hrs ,and rode it ti my friends house , I paid 200 doll hairs for it in 1989. Did wheelies all day long. Live in cal. And rode to Oregon and back ran like a top. Great job my freind.

  • @daletractor6637
    @daletractor6637 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This channel is amazing. I have about 30 old bikes that I’ve saved through the years, it’s the best hobby ever. Saving these things for future generations

  • @jpayne8096
    @jpayne8096 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I had various configurations of this bike... a 77 GS 750, a 78 GS 550 and 79 GS 1000.... also had a 91 Katana 1100. Have been searching for YEARS for an 82 GS 1150 E. Very durable engine design.

    • @gtemnykh
      @gtemnykh Před 5 měsíci +2

      I’ve owned and restored a bunch of these GSes: 78 750E, 78 1000C, 81 650G 81 1100E 82 1100G. My favorites were the 1000C with the wire wheels and single front disc brake and the 750E. A bit less power than the big bores but it felt like a better “balanced” bike in a sense plus the rear tailpiece of the early 550/750 is the best looking of all. The 16 valve 1100E was obviously far and away the quickest

  • @MHLivestreams
    @MHLivestreams Před 6 měsíci +4

    I had the 550E in 1989, great machine. Always started easily, in cold, wet Britain. Would love the 750, so cool. Great bike, man.

  • @beanoil
    @beanoil Před 7 měsíci +2

    Super cool! 1981, GS650L. I was just 21, she was new. Rode that thing everywhere. The alternator was inside the case, bathed in hot oil. Went through a couple of those. But a trusty steed she was. Shaft drive and rear end antics when accelerating. Hard tires, but they lasted. Thanks for the memories. You do great work. Save the old iron. Those were the best of times.

  • @archer52dhm
    @archer52dhm Před 3 měsíci +2

    Craig, this is the content I really like. I get used bikes, not quite that rough, and bring them up to near stock. Enjoy watching your MO to get bikes running. It's like being a motorcycle detective and solving the non-running mystery. Well done.

  • @shaggyrebel8737
    @shaggyrebel8737 Před 7 měsíci +30

    Always a joy to watch you work sir! So many of the older bikes are unique too.

  • @JoshuaRust
    @JoshuaRust Před 7 měsíci +9

    I would love to see a restoration of this bike.

  • @Attila_Dori
    @Attila_Dori Před 3 měsíci +2

    I love how you tape the battery onto the seat just so you can ride it. Great video.

  • @luckymarisa6834
    @luckymarisa6834 Před 5 měsíci +2

    when the machine turned on I had smile on my face!!!

  • @ryanking6811
    @ryanking6811 Před 7 měsíci +5

    I love it, please fully restore this one ❤

  • @docziszilard200
    @docziszilard200 Před 7 měsíci +30

    Good work as always, would love to see a full restoration series on one of these old bikes.

  • @iamthefatstig
    @iamthefatstig Před 2 měsíci +1

    I just love watching these back over and over. The joy of the first start never gets old. I've just got a 99 Aprilia Pegaso 650 on the road after ten years stood idle after the sprag clutch went. It had no charging system or lights when running. A quick clean up of the electrical contacts and the grounds restored everything.
    This bike bought back memories of the GS850G I had. Bulletproof bike that sounded amazing with a 4-1. Keep em coming Craig.

  • @grahampawson1502
    @grahampawson1502 Před 5 měsíci +2

    “Triumph take note 🧐” brilliant 😂🤣😂🤙👏

  • @LittleMoes_Motivation
    @LittleMoes_Motivation Před 7 měsíci +13

    Craig, I am ABSOLUTLY loving your channel!!! For me, this is what the hobby is all about !!! You don't need to spend 20 or 30 grand for a bike to have a blast!!! Keep up the great work !! P.S. you been to get some swag for sale!!

  • @brooksbeuttel
    @brooksbeuttel Před 7 měsíci +3

    The older revivals are the best. I've got a 39 yr old Honda Shadow I'm trying to get up and running. Your insight and tech tips are great. Thanks so much!

    • @TrikzLane95
      @TrikzLane95 Před 7 měsíci

      I have an 87 shadow I ride regularly. My dad has an 86 in the same candy red. One of the best motorcycles I've ever ridden and worked on.
      Just in case, most common fault I've ever seen on those is regulator/rectifier faulting out and either overcooking your stator or just shorting out and not charging properly, which makes them run like dog poop, don't ask me how I know 😅

  • @rickhudson7598
    @rickhudson7598 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Really enjoyable to watch this. I had a 79 GS750L I bought brand new, LOVED that bike! Definitely one of the best bikes ever made, I really miss it, would buy another one if I could find one. Thanks guys!

  • @everybodysjonathan
    @everybodysjonathan Před 6 měsíci +3

    My first bike was a 1977 gs750. Bought when I was 18. Super fast with a wonderful air cooled sound. From what I’ve read was the fastest (1/4 mile) production bike in that vintage. I wrenched on it with my dad. Learned a lot of skills that have helped me with many other types of mechanics and shaped who I am today. One of my best period of memories and will always love that bike. After that I bought a brand new gsxr750 and put over 50k on it before doing sold as a ratty track bike.

    • @gtemnykh
      @gtemnykh Před 5 měsíci +1

      The GS750 ran a high 12 stock, it was never gonna match a KZ900 in pure straight line speed (low 12s stock), but it was the fastest 750 and close enough in a straight line to the big Kaw while being a better overall package in terms of handling (stiffer frame, better more compliant suspension)

  • @ino2207
    @ino2207 Před 7 měsíci +15

    Awesome! Your videos are fun, entertaining, and educational to watch. Love to see these old bikes come back to life. Bring back the UJM.

  • @Thudmunky
    @Thudmunky Před 7 měsíci +10

    I’ve just found this channel and I’m hooked. This is so informative, but soooo much fun to watch ❤

  • @519_jackpot_scottie
    @519_jackpot_scottie Před 6 měsíci +4

    The best part is not only the information & knowledge Craig has but the entertainment from these guys!

  • @mg-lz3kk
    @mg-lz3kk Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great find! Great bike! Great save! Thanks for doing what you do.

  • @TribalGuitars
    @TribalGuitars Před 7 měsíci +5

    It's just a joy watching Dan and you. You guys are doing something right because my wife loves watching the channel and you even get almost full interest from my autistic daughter with ADHD from time to time (trust me, it's a compliment).
    Watching you use PBlaster gives me a migraine just from remembering that smell that always gives me a migraine. 🤒😆

  • @BatFastard01
    @BatFastard01 Před 6 měsíci +8

    This guy is brilliant! Great seeing old bikes brought back to life and saved from the scrap heap. 👍

  • @tylerpellegrini2984
    @tylerpellegrini2984 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I absolutely love your personality Craig, fun to watch you work you guys rock. Good Camara work Dan

  • @secondhandbikers
    @secondhandbikers Před 7 měsíci +1

    Man, Craig, you got me all messed up now..
    My first bike was a Suzuki GS850G.. hearing that bike rumble back to life was like music to my sad and tired ears.. a sound I will never let go of.. even when I am old in a wheelchair, I think the sound of a Japanese 8 valve, DOHC, in line 4 would probably still get me rattled up..
    I think I will go look at the pics of my old bike now while I cry myself to sleep..
    Congratulations on getting it started brother, like I say every time, you are a Jedi Master Mechanic.. lotsa respect..

  • @nickrider5220
    @nickrider5220 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Love these videos ! The gs750 and 1000 were fantastic, for the time they handled too !

  • @johnlemay5040
    @johnlemay5040 Před 7 měsíci +10

    I love the channel, the down to earth nature and that you put your gear on when riding out on the road

  • @elfelon9465
    @elfelon9465 Před 7 měsíci +2

    i love this channel as i keep pouring money and effort into my old suzuki dr 125. makes me still wanna keep restoring it

  • @phil4986
    @phil4986 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Watching you drive that old Suzuki up next to the garage brought back some memories. These were some damn fine motorcycles. There has to be a High School around you that some kids would just go crazy to restore some of these old bikes you find. Fun video.

  • @loganchmiel5664
    @loganchmiel5664 Před 7 měsíci +10

    You are seriously one of my favorite content creators. You and Dan are great 👍 yall make me wanna buy every clapper bike in my immediate area and try to get them all running 😂

  • @zildorama
    @zildorama Před 7 měsíci +4

    Wow. So cool to see you guys bring back to life those old motorcycles! Big respect from Harley lover from Estonia.

  • @josephhuman7390
    @josephhuman7390 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is my 4 th video in row, i CAN'T STOP WATCHING! Great Content am addicted to this channel.

  • @rickburnout666
    @rickburnout666 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'd forgotten how low the red line was on my old GS in 85, and now know it was as low as my 2007 Hyosung GT650 V twin is now, things have changed a fair bit since I bought my first bike at 12 in 79 which took me into the world of being broke from my wallet to my back 😆
    I love watching your videos now I can't get into my sheds or garage so much.
    Keep the great videos rolling

  • @jedimictricks
    @jedimictricks Před 7 měsíci +9

    Keep up the great work guys, love seeing these old bikes saved from the scrap heap. Need to do more of this myself if I can make room in the garage

  • @zaidkidwai7831
    @zaidkidwai7831 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Your passion really comes through in these videos man. Love your work.

  • @bertiesworld
    @bertiesworld Před měsícem

    UK here. I got to ride one of these for a day. Pretty cool. Although my own bike was a GS550 (I also had the GS550E model with CV carbs) with cast wheels and twin discs on the front and a disc on the rear. Lovely set of bikes to ride. No need to keep them in a power band. Just open the throttle and away they went. Very sure footed. I can't ever recall them ever stepping out of line going round bends, even when the rain was pouring down. Might be wrong but I seem to recall the 750 had 5 gears and the 550 had 6. And a pretty cool gear indicator as well. Most helpful.

  • @stevek8891
    @stevek8891 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I enjoyed this vid, about eleven years ago I rescued an old Suzuki GS550 (whish I'd kept it). The main job on that was stripping the carbs, I would recommend you guys invest in a ultrasonic cleaner for future carb issues. I stripped mine back then and stuck them in the cleaner about four times and hey presto! I look forward to more of your vids! 😊

  • @gthaley_81
    @gthaley_81 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Another great video. Moving from cars to bikes, there's a lot of little bike-specific stuff I've picked up from watching you that's already been translated to my own bikes and my dad's '81 Maxim. Keep up the good work, this is one of my favorite channels now and I look forward to the next video because whatever it is going to be, I'm sure it will be fun to watch and I might just learn some stuff too. 👍

  • @Troy707
    @Troy707 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I’m confident that motorcycle will take you all the way to the crash site

  • @karlj1717
    @karlj1717 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You’re such a hero for all old motorcycles, never stop doing what you’re doing.

  • @davidbryanttrucking
    @davidbryanttrucking Před 7 dny

    My dad went from a KZ 750 to a 1980 or 81 GSX 1100, which he had for most of my childhood. I use to watch him cleaning and syncing those carbs and tuning that bike up for year's and it was some of the best memories of him from my childhood. He also lost two toes to that bike. 😂 This video hit different for me.

  • @ronwoudenberg5344
    @ronwoudenberg5344 Před 5 měsíci

    My first street-only bike was a 1977 Suzuki GS750. I had several 2 stroke dirt bikes and dual sport bikes. I paid $2100.00 sales tax included and rode it home. Great memories of a bike that never left me stranded.

  • @sathishnagarajan2149
    @sathishnagarajan2149 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thing which excites me most is seeing a vintage scrap bike getting rebuild and back to life.
    You definitely know what you are doing and GOOD JOB !!!!!
    I own 1984 Royal Enfield and it’s my everyday commute, it’s always a pleasure riding RAW machine.
    I found this video by accident and I’ll definitely subscribe and follow your channel often.

  • @mraidymaddful
    @mraidymaddful Před 2 měsíci

    In 1979 I was 16 years old and my Dad bought me a Yamaha FS1e-DX moped for my birthday. I was king of the road and soon made loads of friends with other mopeds and bigger bikes too.
    A friend of a friend had a GS750 and he would take us on the back sometimes. Now my 'Fizzy' would do at least 55 to 60+ mph and I thought that was fast till I went on the back of the Suzuki. OMFG!!! was my first thought. I distinctly remember screaming with utter joy as we soared past 120 mph.
    Back in the good old days, as they say..............

  • @666dynomax
    @666dynomax Před 27 dny

    These videos are great. love watching these old bikes come back from the dead, even if they will never become daily drivers again.

  • @mjfields228
    @mjfields228 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This absolutely my favorite motorcycle channel. I own a 1979 Honda CBX1000 that a prior owner did a CB1000F mod--both front and rear tires/brakes, the head light, instrument panel and mini fairing. It has several minor issues currently that I was not at all motivated to deal with. Watching several of Craig's projects has revitalized me and my interest in tackling the issues is now at full intensity!!! Keep these videos coming!!!

  • @davegoldspink5354
    @davegoldspink5354 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video thanks for sharing and thanks so much for taking me back 40 odd years. I had a 1978 GS550B which was that bike’s little brother. It was also a 4pot as well and was much the same layout. Absolutely loved that bike and did a lot of touring here in Australia with it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @aahzmandiusblack
    @aahzmandiusblack Před měsícem

    God I miss my 1980 GS1000G. Rode that bike EVERYWHERE and it never gave me any issues. Ran strong and VERY FAST. Loved that bike.

  • @murdoc6501
    @murdoc6501 Před 7 měsíci

    Loyal viewer from the start and you just keep getting better and keeping me entertained (and informed with history!) Great stuff, keep it coming and can't wait to see what's next! Go Craig and Dan...Keep moving forward!

  • @dylandanczak9241
    @dylandanczak9241 Před 2 měsíci

    I had no idea about this motor being used for drag bikes....and I do believe my buddy has one of these that's languishing in his garage now that he bought a Harley. Thank you Craig for giving me an evil plan for this summer's project. Also...thank you for the amazing content, you deserve all the success in the world!

  • @grahamsmith6474
    @grahamsmith6474 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Craig and Dan really enjoying your content and videos. Really enjoy the banter between you two and Dan is hilarious. Keep them coming my man.

  • @robertbrowerjr554
    @robertbrowerjr554 Před 2 měsíci

    You totally gave me the buzz to purchase an old 1984 honda vf500f interceptor from offer up for $400 with title. I replaced everything that was missing or broken and rewired all the bad electrical and rebuilt the carbs and cleaned the fuel system and tank! I now ride the Honda as my daily and what a great feeling just to ride it around my state! this year I will save and paint the bike and frame! Thanks for all the tips and videos and even more so the never quit mechanical challenging issues attitude!!!! Have a great day and keep on, keeping on!

  • @robertorr5222
    @robertorr5222 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video takes me right back to 1980 &; my 1st four cylinder bike 77 GS750E great days 👍

  • @kennethwashington9002
    @kennethwashington9002 Před 25 dny

    I have a 1983 Honda shadow 750 that I can’t wait to get to. It doesn’t run and it sat for 2yrs outside but I think I can get it to run again. This channel is giving me all the confidence I need to getter done!! ❤❤

  • @josephdefelice3149
    @josephdefelice3149 Před 6 měsíci

    Craig, you are a wizard at classic bike resurrection! Thanks for sharing your experience and enthusiasm!

  • @rickstuparyk3306
    @rickstuparyk3306 Před 14 dny

    I just started watching The Beard Dude and I am very glad I did. You’re a blast to watch. I used to do exactly what you are doing now. Old junk to WTF it runs .????? My first was a Kawasaki 350 triple. Screaming nut case of a bike. Then Hodakas. There’s a true love 💕. Thank you soooo much for showing us your stuff. Very very cool. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @JOHNSWEENEY1000
    @JOHNSWEENEY1000 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you both for all your good work.
    Always nice to bring a vehicle back to life

  • @assessor1276
    @assessor1276 Před 5 měsíci

    I had a ‘79 GS850G which I bought brand new in 1981 - what a beautiful piece of machinery.
    Those 8-valve Suzukis were so well engineered - as durable as a chunk of granite,steady handling and THE BEST seat ever put on a motorcycle…the seat seat that is (not that horrible king-queen thingy).

  • @RoyaEnfieldBSAman
    @RoyaEnfieldBSAman Před 7 měsíci

    Love your enthusiasm Craig. Just how I feel when I get a bike or a car up and running. 😊

  • @tonyxxx9463
    @tonyxxx9463 Před 7 měsíci

    Seriously Craig you are the man, I could watch you repair these old beauties all day. You explain what your doing every step of the way, which I love. I'm hoping to get my shed built one day soon so I can find a bike to work on, here in Australia there's so many of these bikes that are being neglected and lay to waste, dam shame. Keep up the great work mate, loving your work and the channel.

  • @Andy.H.H.
    @Andy.H.H. Před 7 měsíci

    I'm very happy for you and your channel Craig! In 4 short months you've got almost 200K subscribers and even a few videos with over 1 million views! Great job!

  • @jeffmosley4043
    @jeffmosley4043 Před 7 měsíci

    Love the bike. I really hope you give it the love it's been waiting on for a long time. Great job. Keep on having fun and stay safe. Thanks for the video.

  • @raleighrider5631
    @raleighrider5631 Před 7 měsíci

    Another great video man. I could watch these all day
    I owned a 81,82 and 83 GS1100Es , I loved them. It probably helped I was younger.

  • @radiosaladstudios4656
    @radiosaladstudios4656 Před 5 měsíci

    Your videos just popped up on me. I absolutely love your videos. To a guy that doesn't know much about motorcycles, but has always admired them, these are as good as "living vicariously" gets. Can't wait to see more.

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell5909 Před 7 měsíci

    This was awesome guys!!!!. Loved every second. Million thumbs up!

  • @Shagnasty-bo5bj
    @Shagnasty-bo5bj Před 2 měsíci +1

    The die hard points guys don't like this but when I owned my '77 GS750 I was able to do away with almost all of the stock factory runability problems by getting rid of the dual points setup and going to a Dyna S electronic ignition along with dumping the factory coils and installing the high energy Dyna coils. At the time I had the bike it was just a toy or at least that way in the beginning so when it came to my riding style on that bike bouncing the tach into the redline often ment having to clean and readjust the points every 2 weeks of hard riding. I never had to touch the ignition ever again after installing the electronic ignition. If anyone has one of these in nice shape dump the points, you'll never be sorry!!

  • @caseyspeer8179
    @caseyspeer8179 Před 7 měsíci

    Man I tell you your guys is excitement level helps me get through my day thanks

  • @d4rkpunk161
    @d4rkpunk161 Před 7 měsíci

    My dad has a 1980 gs450l hes had since new. Its awesome seeing the different bikes you save and work on. Thanks for just being genuine!

  • @fredmaldonado9204
    @fredmaldonado9204 Před 5 měsíci

    Love your videos. Since I am mechanically inclined. I understand what you’re doing. And it’s amazing to see the bike come back to life.

  • @less5406
    @less5406 Před 7 měsíci

    I enjoy your content more than I ever did when you were with Sean. Keep up the good work. Now I want to find an old bike to fix up.

  • @2drunksracing
    @2drunksracing Před 6 měsíci

    Love always watching you Craig! Learned so much from you in this video. Keep up the greatest videos!

  • @RobTarry-sw9hl
    @RobTarry-sw9hl Před dnem

    Those exhaust pipes are miraculous survivors. Most are rusted to nothing, or long ago swapped out for a 4-into-1 back in the day. Worth way more than you paid for the whole bike! nice!

  • @wannafly34
    @wannafly34 Před 7 měsíci

    This always makes my Friday, Craig. Thanks for the content!!!